People like Tim come and disturb our dinner

It’s often said that Jesus came to comfort the disturbed and disturb the comfortable. Professor Tim Flannery’s a bit like that.

Chrism Mass 2017: “Remembering our mission”

So said Bishop Bill as he welcomed people to Sacred Heart Cathedral for the Chrism Mass, the liturgy in which the holy oils are blessed for sacramental use in the coming year. Also at this Mass all present – the People of God, the deacons and the priests – renew their commitment to ministry in Jesus’ name.

Gatekeepers of a brighter future

Visiting Maitland-Newcastle as a Caritas Project Compassion speaker gave Richard Campbell the opportunity to reconnect with his sister Louise Campbell.

Seasons of a friendship

There are stones in Ailsa Piper’s home named ‘Love’ and ‘Hope’. And when I visit, to enjoy a conversation with dear friends Ailsa and Tony Doherty, I encounter two individuals who might well be named ‘Love’ and ‘Hope’ – but which is which?

Indigenous survivor and artist speaks at Caritas Dinner

“When the headlines have gone, Caritas is still there.”

With these words, member of the diocesan Caritas Team, Patricia Banister, introduced the work of Caritas Australia, the international aid and development organisation of the Catholic Church in Australia.

“Volunteers always receive more than they give.”

In these days of digital communication, such ‘vintage’ items as a parish bulletin could be thought to be outmoded, but in fact a bulletin notice was the catalyst for Taree’s Maria Rohr to take a step away from her comfort zone.